Readout of the President’s Call to Aung San Suu Kyi of Burma
President Obama spoke by phone with Aung San Suu Kyi of Burma. President Obama and Aung San Suu Kyi discussed the status of Burma’s ongoing political and economic reforms and…
President Obama Signs Missouri Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Missouri and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan on National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice’s Meeting with IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice hosted International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Yukiya Amano at the White House today. Ambassador Rice reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to the…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan on Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Benjamin Rhodes’ Meeting with Yezidi Leaders
Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes met today at the White House with Baba Sheikh Khurto Hajji Ismail – the leader of the Yezidi Supreme Religious Council…
Statement by the Vice President on the Passing of Tom Menino
Jill and I were saddened to hear of the passing of our good friend, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino. Tommy was our friend for a long, long time, and he was…
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel Before Bilateral Meeting
Oval Office 11:23 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it’s good once again to welcome the Prime Minister of Israel, Bibi Netanyahu. Obviously, he’s no stranger to the White House. I…
Remarks by the President Honoring the MLS Cup Champion Sporting KC
East Room 2:13 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Hello, Kansas City. Everybody, have a seat. Have a seat. Welcome to the White House. Give it up to the…
Remarks by the President on the Economy — Northwestern University
Northwestern University Evanston, Illinois 1:11 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Evanston! (Applause.) Hello, Northwestern! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Everybody, have a seat. Have a seat. It is so good…
Remarks by the President at Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Gala
Walter E. Washington Convention Center Washington, D.C. 7:54 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good evening! (Applause.) Thank you to Senator Menendez, Congressman Hinojosa, and the entire CHC for inviting me. Everybody,…
Remarks by the Vice President at the John F. Kennedy Forum
Harvard Kennedy School Boston, Massachusetts 6:37 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, Dean, you did that introduction exactly like my sister wrote it sounds like. (Laughter.) Thank you. That was…